Santorini (Thira) International Airport – JTR
Santorini (Thira) International Airport is an international airport located in Kamari, Santorini, Greece. It serves the area of Santorini. Santorini is one of the few islands in the Cyclades that has its own major airport. The airport’s IATA code is JTR and its ICAO code is LGSR. JTR is both a civilian and military airport. It is owned by the local government and civilian operations are handled by the Fraport AG, a German transport company, and by the Copelouzos Group. Santorini International Airport sits at an elevation of 127 feet above mean sea level. There is one runway and it measure 6,972 feet. In 2018, it handled more than 2.2 million passengers and 20,360 aircraft movements.
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The airport opened in 1972. Privatization of the Santorini International Airport and other airports in the area was done in 2018.Renovations and modernization are planned for the next few years and this includes remodeling and expanding terminals. Most of the airlines that serve Santorini International Airport offer seasonal scheduled flights. Aegean Airlines operates regular scheduled flights to Athens. Some of the international seasonal airlines serving Santorini International Airport include EasyJet, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, and more. Cities, towns, suburbs, and villages found near the airport include Oia, Perissa, Tholos, and Vourvoulos.
On this page it is easy to search for Thira, Greece airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Thira, Greece (JTR-Santorini National) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the JTR airport.
Most of these JTR
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Thira, Greece
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the JTR airport are Museum of Minerals and Fossils, Ancient Akrotiri, and Monolithos Beach.
Map of Thira, Greece Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Thira, Greece (JTR-Santorini National)
If you planning to travel to Thira, Greece (JTR-Santorini National), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:09 AM.
The temperature feels like 70.4 with a humidity level of 74 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 63 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 11, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling north-northeast at a speed of 11 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:24 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Sunday
5/19
Broken clouds
71°F
High: 74°F
Low: 68°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
5/20
Scattered clouds
72°F
High: 75°F
Low: 68°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
5/21
Scattered clouds
74°F
High: 78°F
Low: 71°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/22
Scattered clouds
75°F
High: 79°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/23
Few clouds
74°F
High: 78°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/24
Few clouds
73°F
High: 78°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Thira, Greece JTR airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free JTR airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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